Mexican Chicken Pasta Salad Food

CHICKEN ENCHILADA MEXICAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of 5-6 quarts salted water to a boil.
• Add in the pasta and cook for 15 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
• Meanwhile, coat each chicken breast with the taco seasoning, liberally on each side.
• Add the olive oil to a nonstick skillet and heat over medium/high heat. Add in the chicken and cook for 7-10 minutes on each side, depending on thickness, until chicken is cooked through. Cut with a knife to make sure the chicken is fully cooked. When cooked, cut into strips and set aside.
• When pasta is cooked, drain in a colander and place in a large bowl.
• Mix in the remaining ingredients: enchilada sauce, sour cream, lime juice, corns, bean, cilantro, onion, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Lastly stir in the chicken.
• Top with more sour cream and cilantro.
• Serve cold or hot, enjoy!
• ***to make spicier, add in the optional jalapeños and hot sauce. To make it healthier, sub Greek yogurt for the sour cream and leave out the cheese!

CREAMY MEXICAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk the cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the corn to the pot. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool and add to the bowl.
• Add the beans, chicken, onions, tomatoes and jalapeno to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and garnish with cilantro. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
• Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.

MEXICAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse, and set aside.
• Combine all vegetables in a large bowl.
• Combine all dressing ingredients; stir thoroughly.
• Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
• Chill 1 hour, then serve.
• Note: Instead of mixing lettuce into salad, you can layer it on top to keep it from wilting.

SESAME PASTA CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool. Transfer to a large bowl.
• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. Shake well.
• Pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. Gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.

MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing ingredients and set aside.
• Heat oil in skillet.
• Sprinkle chicken* with garlic salt, then sauté in pan until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Combined cooked chicken, corn tomatoes, black beans, onions and red peppers in a large bowl.
• Stir in dressing.
• Chill at least 1 hour.
• (can be prepared the day before).
• When ready to eat, combine chicken mixture with lettuce.
• Serve along with avocados, cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream and salsa.
• Each diner garnishes his own salad as desired.
• *Rotissirie Chicken or left-over chicken works just great!

BEST EVER PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, tarragon, dill, salt, mustard, pimento, capers and pepper. Seat aside.
• In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, green pepper, Havarti, green onions and chicken. Add dressing to taste and toss to coat.